Summary

Scotland and Wales have
recently made changes to their homelessness legislation and practice. Some
politicians, charities and commentators have talked of these changes as
progressive steps towards resolving homelessness in the United Kingdom. The
benefits of adopting them have also been the focus of increased media interest.
Most notably, the changes, and the scope for similar approaches being adopted
in England, are being considered as part of the DCLG Select Committee inquiry
into homelessness. This
briefing summarises the changes in Scotland and Wales, considers the evidence
for success in both countries, and considers the implications of both
approaches being implemented in England.